Y Speak

Y Speak is a youth-oriented debate show that discussed Philippine issues. The flagship show of Studio 23, it was hosted by Bianca Gonzalez which aired every Saturday.

Y Speak
Title card
Genre	Talk show Debate
Created by	ABS-CBN Corporation
Developed by	ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs
Presented by	Bianca Gonzalez
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
Production
Executive producers	Karen Almeida-Pedrealba Bianca Gonzales
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN (2004–2005) Studio 23 (2005–2010)
Release	September 8, 2004 (2004-09-08) – October 2010 (2010-10)

To date, it is one of Studio 23's most awarded local shows. Aside from the CMMA victory as Best TV Talk Show, it is also a recipient of the UST Students' Choice Award for Best Public Affairs Talk Show, the Gandingan (UPLB Students' Choice Award) for Best Panel Discussion Show, the Anak TV Seal, and endorsements from the Department of Education and the National Youth Commission.

Format

Featuring hosts Ryan Agoncillo, Karen Davila, and Bianca Gonzales, the youth debate about the current and relevant issues of the day. The debate is adjudicated by Father Carmelo Caliuag, SJ and a pair of celebrity guest judges in front of a weekly live audience from different schools.^[1] By Season 4, Y Speak was reformatted as an all-English youth-oriented documentary program with occasional debates.^[2]

History

Y Speak was originally broadcast on ABS-CBN hosted by Agoncillo and Davila. A 21-year old Bianca Gonzales also started out as a segment host.^[2][3] Father Carmelo Caliuag, SJ was also a part of the show as its resident judge. Its first season premiered on September 8, 2004 with guest judges Senator Mar Roxas and Bernadette Sembrano.^[4] Initially, it aired on Wednesday nights after Special Assignment.^[1] The debate show later moved to Studio 23 and a Saturday timeslot. By Season 4, Y Speak was reformatted as an all-English youth-oriented documentary program with occasional debates. Gonzales was also made executive producer beginning in Season 4.^[2]

Hosts

Main hosts

• Bianca Gonzalez
• Karen Davila
• Ryan Agoncillo

Y Speak Squad

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• Mo Twister
• Vince Liwanag
• Patricia Evangelista
• Sam Concepcion
• JC Cuadrado
• Ricci Chan
• Mikee Lee
• Bettina Carlos
• Bam Aquino
• Enchong Dee
• Kim Atienza
• Atom Araullo
• Jaja Bolivar

Guest hosts

• Jake Cuenca
• Maja Salvador
• Gerald Anderson
• Billy Crawford

Chris Tiu was also offered to be one of the hosts on the show but turned down the offer.^[10]

Awards and recognitions

• Winner, Best Public Affairs Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television 2007, 2009-2010^[11][12]
• Winner, Ryan Agoncillo, Best Public Affairs Program Host - KBP Golden Dove Awards 2005^[13]
• Winner, Ryan Agoncillo, Outstanding TV Host - Gawad Amerika Awards 2006^[14]
• Winner, Best TV Talk Show - Catholic Mass Media Awards 2006^[2]
• Winner, Best Public Affairs Talk Show - UST Students Choice Awards 2006
• Winner, Best Public Affairs Talk Show - UST Students Choice Awards 2008^[15]
• Winner, Best Public Affairs Program - UST Students Choice Awards 2009^[16]
• Winner, Best Panel Discussion Show - The Gandingan UPLB Students Choice Awards
• Winner, Anak TV Seal Awards (2005-2010)^{[14][17][18][19]}
• Winner, Best Public Affairs Program - 6th Gawad Tanglaw Awards^[20]
• Winner, Best Educational TV Program - 9th Gawad Tanglaw Awards^[21]
• Winner, Best Public Affairs Program - KBP Golden Dove Awards 2010^[22]
• Special Award for Promoting Education - 2009 MTRCB TV Awards^[23]
• Special Award - Department Of Education^[2]
• Special Award - National Youth Commission^[2]
• Nominee, Best Celebrity Talk Show - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2004-2006)
• Nominee, Best Public Affairs Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television 2008^[7]
• Nominee, Best Public Affairs Program - KBP Golden Dove Awards (2004-2006)
• Nominee, Bianca Gonzalez, Best Public Affairs Program Host - KBP Golden Dove Awards 2005
• Nominee, Bianca Gonzalez & Atom Araullo, Best Public Affairs Program Host - PMPC Star Awards for Television 2008^[7]
• Nominee, Bianca Gonzalez, Best Public Affairs Program Host - PMPC Star Awards for Television 2010^[24]
• Nominee, Bianca Gonzalez, Kim Atienza, and Sam Concepcion, Best Public Affairs Program Host - PMPC Star Awards for Television 2007^[6]